Platforms from 11 major vendors were analyzed by criteria such as innovation and implementation, including each firm’s overall business model, partnerships, product functionality, and system integration capabilities. ThingWorx received top scores in overall innovation, including its compelling use of augmented reality (AR) and tied for the top spot in its digital twin functionality and protocol adaptability and device connectivity.

“Industrial companies choose PTC to capitalize on the transformative value of the IoT, elevating their position in the competitive market and achieving the full potential of a smart, connected business,” said Jim Heppelmann, president and CEO, PTC. “We are honored by this accolade from ABI Research that recognizes our innovation and positions PTC as the industry leader. With the ongoing support from customers and our strategic partnership with Rockwell Automation, PTC will continue to deliver on our commitment to the industrial space.”

Implementation and Innovations Earns PTC the Number One Spot in ABI Research Smart Manufacturing Platform Ranking Competitive Assessment

Additionally, PTC’s ThingWorx was rated the overall leading platform with advanced innovative initiatives across transformative technologies. ThingWorx is comprised of a rapid application development platform, advanced analytics, connectivity, machine learning, augmented reality, and integration with leading device clouds. Together, these beginning-to-end capabilities enable users to create revolutionary applications and services to achieve IoT-driven business transformation and support digital initiatives across various industries.

The recognition from ABI Research continues a long string of industry recognition from press and industry analysts around the world, including Forrester, 451 Research, Compass Intelligence, Experton Group, Gartner, IDC, IoT Analytics, Berg Insight, IoT ONE, and Quadrant Knowledge Solutions. Most recently, PTC’s ThingWorx has been heralded as the leading platform from Constellation Research and has been awarded IoT Evolution Product of the Year.

About PTC (NASDAQ: PTC)

PTC helps companies around the world reinvent the way they design, manufacture, operate, and service products in and for a smart, connected world. In 1986 we revolutionized digital 3D design, and in 1998 were first to market with Internet-based product lifecycle management. Today, our leading industrial innovation platform and field-proven solutions enable you to unlock value at the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. With PTC, manufacturers and an ecosystem of partners and developers can capitalize on the promise of the Internet of Things and augmented reality technology today and drive the future of innovation.